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Claremont McKenna College
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  • 4 Year
  • CLAREMONT, CA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Value
    grade A+
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade A minus
  9. Dorms
    grade A
  10. Campus Food
    grade A minus
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade B

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Claremont McKenna is a highly rated private college located in Claremont, California in the Los Angeles Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,411 undergraduate students. Admissions is extremely competitive as the Claremont McKenna acceptance rate is 11%. Popular majors include Economics, Political Science and Government, and Research and Experimental Psychology. Graduating 93% of students, Claremont McKenna alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $55,900.

About

500 E 9TH ST
CLAREMONT, CA 91711
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Claremont McKenna College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

CMC Admissions

Acceptance Rate
11%
Application Deadline
January 10
SAT Range
1420-1530
ACT Range
32-35
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost

Net Price
$21,663 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$33,141 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
66%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
96%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 26 responses
81%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 31 responses
63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 30 responses

Majors

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,411 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
5
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
23%
Varsity Athletes
39%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 16 responses
  • Econ "bro" that's probably "studying abroad" in DC
    31%
  • Future consultant hoping to get super rich
    31%
  • Driven
    19%
  • Nerdy
    6%
  • Outgoing
    6%
  • Upper-middle class white boys
    6%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
96%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 27 responses
Poll
65%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 37 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 12 responses
  • Econ Majors
    42%
  • Go-getters
    25%
  • Home away from home
    17%
  • Super rich kids
    17%
  • Bros and valedictorians
    8%
  • Underrated
    8%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$72,900 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
93%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
70%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 10 responses

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